Lecturer in Screenwriting - School of Film, Media & Theatre

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosting NumberF00224PGSU Log NumberClassification TitleLecturerPosition TitleLecturer in Screenwriting - School of Film, Media &TheatreGSU InformationGeorgia State University is a national model for innovation andopening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovativeby U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among publicuniversities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofituniversity to award bachelor’s degrees to African Americanstudents, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility ofits students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. publicuniversity sending African American students to study abroad.A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban PerimeterCollege campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate andfirst-professional degree levels.With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers andinstitutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’sinterdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprisesaddress major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,an honor reserved for the nation’s most active researchinstitutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in thelast decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, anindication of the University’s rapid research growth.Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’svibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regardedprograms in music, art, creative writing and film, the RialtoCenter for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institutethat contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactivemedia and media entrepreneurship.General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can beobtained from the Faculty Handbookhttps://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of FacultyAffairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at GeorgiaState are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1)be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to GeorgiaState’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teachin each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chairor Dean.DepartmentSchool of Film,Media & TheatreCollegeCollege of the ArtsCampusAtlantaPosition TypeFull Time FacultyPosting TypeExternalAbout the DepartmentThe School of Film, Media & Theatre is part of the College ofthe Arts, which was established in 2016 and includes the Ernest G.Welch School of Art & Design, the School of Film, Media &Theatre, and the School of Music. The School is dedicated toeducating the next generation of critically aware media makers,scholars, theatre practitioners and citizens. The school is thelargest film and media program in Atlanta, the third largest mediacapital in America. It is also in the heart of a booming film andtelevision industry, giving students access and experience tonavigate the demands of a fast-changing and competitive film, mediaand theatre world.Position DescriptionThe selected candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4-4course load of undergraduate and graduate courses in screenwriting,and participating in service at the School, College, and/orUniversity levels.Required ExperienceA record of screenwriting achievements, which may include producedfilm or television credits, options or shopping agreements, filmfestival and competition successes, or selection for labs,fellowships, or residencies.Required EducationMA in Screenwriting or a related fieldPreferred Qualifications/ExperienceMFA in Screenwriting or a related field.An ability to teach screenwriting for episodic/serial television,feature films, and/or short films.An established record of screenwriting achievements whichdemonstrates a dedication to professionalization and towardsamplifying culturally distinct narratives.Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.An established record of mentoring students and/orcolleagues.An established record of administrative and/or serviceresponsibilities.Interest in developing new writing courses for the School.Experience in a secondary field (such as playwriting or video gamewriting) a plus.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesLicenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etcPre-Employment RequirementsA criminal history check is required.Work HoursPosition may require non-standard hours (including day, evening,online,hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).Salary$55,000Search Chair Contact infoAlessandra Bautze (abautze@gsu.edu)Departmental contact for assistanceJess Barish (jbarish@gsu.edu)Job DutiesPosting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies1Desired Start Date08/01/2025Position End Date (if temporary)Open Date11/15/2024Review of Applications Begins01/01/2025Close Date06/02/2025Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions Summary1) CV2) A letter of application addressing the essential and preferredqualifications3) A portfolio of screenwriting work (to include at least onefeature-length screenplay or television pilot; not to exceed 10MBor provide URL to link to electronic portfolio)4) Philosophy of Teaching5) Syllabus examples6) Names, titles, addresses, emails, and phone numbers of threeprofessional references who are willing to supply a letter ofrecommendation upon request at time of application submissionReview of applications will begin immediately and continue untilthe position is filled.To ensure consideration, please submit all materials by January 1,2025.Should you be recommended for a position, an offer of employmentwill be conditional on background verification.Apply at:https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4907Equal Opportunity Employment StatementGeorgia State University does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age,disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in itsprograms, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions.Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunityfor women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veteransthrough its affirmative action program.USG Core Values StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning, as well the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?• Public Job Posting• Internal Job Posting• Agency Referral• Advertisement/Publication• Personal Referral• Website• Chronicle of Higher Education/Vitae• HigherEdJobs.com• Computing Research Association• CommunityCollegeJobs.com• Diverse Jobs• AcademicJobsOnline.org• Other• DiversityinAcademia.net• Indeed• Circa WorksDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents• Resume/CV• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter• Portfolio• Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio• Syllabus ExamplesOptional Documents